There is a two-step process involved in family class applications: : m8 o/ t& F+ \3 w+ r& k: S+ N 5 x/ n8 C" u l1. the assessment of the sponsorship application in Canada # R5 {7 G) h( r9 ?3 U$ g 2 k! r7 l5 w8 P% B' _' E
2. the assessment of the permanent residence application outside Canada by the visa office. 1 x1 N) z4 ^8 T2 d; s% f
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There are separate processing times for each of these two steps.